5480 - Textron Aerospace Teflon Tape
The 5480 Teflon Tape by Textron Aviation is a high-performance, self-lubricating tape designed for demanding aerospace applications. This specialized tape is engineered to provide exceptional sealing, insulation, and wear resistance in various aircraft systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
Material and Construction:
- Material Composition: The 5480 Teflon Tape is made from polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), commonly known as Teflon. PTFE is renowned for its low friction, high chemical resistance, and excellent thermal stability, making it ideal for aerospace applications.
- Adhesive Backing: The tape features a high-strength adhesive backing that ensures secure attachment to various surfaces, including metal, plastic, and composite materials. The adhesive is formulated to withstand high temperatures and harsh environmental conditions, maintaining its bond integrity over time.
- Thickness and Width: Available in various thicknesses and widths, the 5480 Teflon Tape can be customized to meet specific application requirements, providing flexibility and ease of use in different aerospace systems.
Technical Specifications:
- Temperature Resistance: The 5480 Teflon Tape is designed to perform reliably in extreme temperature ranges, from -400°F to 500°F (-240°C to 260°C). This wide temperature tolerance ensures the tape's functionality in both high-heat engine compartments and cold-soaked aircraft exteriors.
- Chemical Resistance: PTFE is highly resistant to a wide range of chemicals, including fuels, hydraulic fluids, and solvents. This makes the 5480 Teflon Tape suitable for sealing and insulating components exposed to harsh chemical environments.
- Electrical Insulation: The tape provides excellent electrical insulation properties, making it ideal for protecting wiring and electronic components from short circuits and electrical interference.
- Durability and Wear Resistance: The self-lubricating nature of PTFE reduces friction and wear on moving parts, extending the service life of aircraft components. The tape's robust construction ensures it can withstand mechanical stresses and vibrations common in aerospace applications.
Applications:
- Sealing and Insulation: The 5480 Teflon Tape is widely used for sealing joints and connections in fuel systems, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems. Its excellent insulation properties also make it ideal for wrapping and protecting electrical wiring and components.
- Wear Protection: The tape's low friction and high wear resistance make it suitable for lining surfaces subject to sliding or rotational movements, reducing wear and extending component life.
- Surface Protection: The 5480 Teflon Tape can be applied to protect surfaces from chemical exposure, corrosion, and mechanical damage, ensuring long-term durability and performance.
By choosing the 5480 Teflon Tape from Textron Aerospace, maintenance professionals can ensure superior sealing, insulation, and wear protection for their aircraft systems. This high-performance tape is available for purchase at AirParts.Aero, your trusted source for aviation parts and accessories. Visit our shop to get your 5480 Teflon Tape and other essential aerospace components.